Summer Sci-Comm Program
Welcome to the information page for our second ever science communication program!
Designated for early career students, we aim to provide ample experience in scientific reading, writing and editing. Completion of this program leads to a published article on our website, a certificate of completion, as well as promotion on our social media platforms.
Preferred cohort candidates:
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High schoolers, community college students, or university students in their first two years
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Intending to major in psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive science
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Residing or visiting in North America during the summer (for time zone purposes)
Timeline / Schedule
Over the course of six weeks, we will meet once a week to go over background and responsibilities for the following 6 days.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Choosing a Topic
Week 3: Literature Review
Week 4: Writing
Week 5: Editing
Week 6: Publishing and Completion
Deadlines and Dates
The intended dates for this program are between July 5, 2026 and August 16, 2026.
We will be accepting applications until May 15, 2026. After about a month of review, we will send out decisions by the first week of June.
Application Materials
In order to apply for a potential position with our 2026 cohort, please fill out this Google Form below.
Requirements: Resume or CV, 1-paragraph answers to the following questions:
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Why are you interested in completing this program?
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What is a long-term career goal you have?
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What are some topics you are interested in writing about?
Questions and Concerns?
Have questions about our program? Reach out to us at jacinda@academicmemories.com with "SciComm Program Inquiry" in the subject line.
We are also available via Instagram (@academic.memories) or TikTok (@academicmemories).
Our Team
Below is the 2026 Board Members and their Roles!
Hannah Ramirez
Cohort Coordinator
Hannah Ramirez holds dual degrees in Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies from CSU Northridge and serves as a Research Assistant in the QTPIE Lab, where she supports projects focused on LGBTQ+ mental health. She is also interested in postpartum depression research and expanding access to equitable mental health resources.
Juliana Conway
Literature Mentor
Juliana Conway graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2025 with a bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies. She is currently a doctoral student in the Cognition and Neural Science program at the University of Utah, studying psycholinguistics.
Elizabeth Aliyeva
Writing Mentor
Elizabeth Aliyeva graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Certificate in Multidisciplinary Studies in Mental Health and Wellbeing. Currently, she is working on cannabis research, focusing on mapping a framework for youth cannabis use in Canada. She currently resides in Ottawa and enjoys spending time with her cats in her free time.
Nitya Thakur
Writing Mentor
Nitya Thakur is a recent graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in psychology and cognitive science and an incoming MSc student in psychiatric research at King's College London. Her research spans the neuroscience of psychosis, self-referential processing, and how the brain makes sense of identity, questions she finds herself thinking about way beyond the lab. When she's not buried in papers, she's exploring the intersections of psychology, philosophy, and culture and firmly believes that good science writing should feel like a conversation, not a lecture.